“researchers found that both oolong tea and pure caffeine increased fat breakdown by about 20% in the healthy volunteers compared with the placebo, and that oolong tea continued to have an effect while the participants were asleep” metabolism #oolongtea #bodyfat… Read More ›
25 JUN 2013 Many people complain about poor sleep around full moon. Scientists at the University of Basel in Switzerland now report evidence that lunar cycles and human sleep behavior are in fact connected. The results have been published in… Read More ›
12 DEC 2012 Increasing sleep time improves daytime alertness and reduces pain sensitivity DARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that extending nightly sleep in mildly sleepy, healthy adults increases daytime alertness and reduces pain sensitivity. “Our results suggest the… Read More ›
05 OCT 2012 Making headway on beta-blockers and sleep Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that melatonin supplementation significantly improved sleep in hypertensive patients taking beta-blockers Boston, MA—Over 20 million people in the United States take beta-blockers, a… Read More ›
10 AUG 2012 As moms have always known, a good night’s sleep is crucial to good health — and now a new study led by a UCSF researcher shows that poor sleep can reduce the effectiveness of vaccines. The study… Read More ›
01 August 2014 New mums are being urged to be cautious about returning to work too quickly, after a QUT study found one in two were still excessively sleepy four months after giving birth. Dr Ashleigh Filtness, from QUT’s Centre… Read More ›
17 DEC 2011 New research suggests red hot super fruit may be a natural sleep aid LANSING, Mich. — Americans seeking a better night’s sleep may need to look no further than tart cherry juice, according to a… Read More ›
Public release date: 4-Jan-2011 – found that the metabolic cost of an adult missing one night of sleep is the equivalent of walking slightly less than two miles. – energy expenditure decreased by about 5 percent during the recovery episode… Read More ›
Public release date: 7-Dec-2010 – Later testing sessions revealed that sleep deprivation eliminated the fear-associated memories through both fear recognition and physiological fear reactions 7 December 2010 – We commonly think of sleep as a healing process that melts away… Read More ›
Public release date: 14-Nov-2010 – Individuals who reported six or fewer hours of sleep had higher levels of three inflammatory markers: fibrinogen, IL-6 and C-reactive protein. In particular, average C-reactive protein levels were about 25 percent higher People who sleep… Read More ›
Public release date: 4-Oct-2010 – When dieters got adequate sleep, however, more than half of the weight they lost was fat. When they cut back on their sleep, only one-fourth of their weight loss came from fat. Cutting back on… Read More ›
Public release date: 15-Sep-2010 Boosting cardiovascular fitness improves sleep, vitality and mood for insomniacs CHICAGO — The millions of middle-aged and older adults who suffer from insomnia have a new drug-free prescription for a more restful night’s sleep. Regular aerobic… Read More ›
Highlights: These findings demonstrate that prolonged blue light exposure during the day has an alerting effect.” – researchers found that participants exposed to blue light consistently rated themselves as less sleepy, had quicker reaction times and fewer lapses of attention… Read More ›
Contact: Olivia Poisson olivia.poisson@unibas.ch University of Basel Many people complain about poor sleep around full moon. Scientists at the University of Basel in Switzerland now report evidence that lunar cycles and human sleep behavior are in fact connected. The results… Read More ›
Contact: Olivia Poisson olivia.poisson@unibas.ch University of Basel Many people complain about poor sleep around full moon. Scientists at the University of Basel in Switzerland now report evidence that lunar cycles and human sleep behavior are in fact connected. The results… Read More ›
A new study shows that exposure to morning short-wavelength “blue” light has the potential to help sleep-deprived adolescents prepare for the challenges of the day and deal with stress, more so than dim light. (Credit: © Beboy / Fotolia) ScienceDaily… Read More ›
Cholesterol-lowering drug linked to sleep disruptions ORLANDO, Nov. 7 — A cholesterol-lowering drug appears to disrupt sleep patterns of some patients, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007. “The findings are significant because sleep problems… Read More ›